These critters actually came out when I stopped at the above view. They ain't afraid of no Grizzly!
I ended up at Meadow Lake.
I like the logging technique here, it's impressive to see the height of these trees, with a younger forest of 6-10 ft trees growing below it.
Out at the end of the road that runs above the eastern shore of the lake, and a short walk, is this magnificent tree:
Wow, the Forest Service has seen fit to save it. The plate has a distinctly 70's flavor to it. Kinda funny with every square inch of logging around the area...
Over near Hartley Butte is the wreckage of a miner's cabin.
It sits on a lovely little pond. I could have spent the day here.
I saw more wildlife on this ride than I've seen on a single ride before. Tons of squirrels and chipmunks of course, but also quail, grouse, a pika or woodchuck and some deer. All from the seat of the ATV no less.
A nice ride, hope I can be on part of the Miyagi ride in that area - but not the dusty one, the rocky ones are better...
